Bastille Day 2016

Cameron, Kate and William Brewer play up with Desley Simpson in the French Photobooth.

Sophia Wilkening models for Basler with assistance from Mime Itai Biran.  Photo by Vanita Andrews

Blend bikes and wine racks.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Winning window display at Browns Eatery & Store.  Photo by A Lighted Window https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Mime Daniel Fernandez Gonzalez and Elaine Venville model for Blue Illusion.  Photo by Elizabeth Farley.

Classic Citroens and models arrive for the Fashion Show.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Classic Citroens arriving on Remuera Road.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Ghada Nashat models for Collezioni on the red carpet outside BNZ.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

The Roaring Antoinettes dancing French Charleston!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

French Charleston with the Roaring Antoinettes.  Photo by A Lighted Window https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Gendarmes kept the crowds amused throughout the day.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Model Dominique Koloamatangi and Mime Itai Biran take to the red carpet for Gregory.  Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Moustaches in window displays in Remuera - this one at Gregory.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Hartley's model, Larissa King, with Mime Itai Biran on the red carpet.  Photo by Elizabeth Farley.

Accordionist Tracey Collins alongside Le Cirque de JP as the snail race unfolds...

Le Cirque de JP in action!

Kimberleys model, Mary Lotoa, on the red carpet.  Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

French Country Dancing by La Bourree.  Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Twelve little girls in two straight lines... and one of them is Madeline! Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Mannequin Marvels with WOW designer Sally Blyth.  Photo by Elizabeth Farley.

Streamer Cannons launch Bastille Day after the Gendarmes pay their respect to victims of the terror attack in Nice.  Photo by A Lighted Window.  https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Auckland Meccano Guild brough amazing, interactive displays to Remuera Library.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Classic Citroens get a little help from Mimes Daniel Fernandez Gonzalez and Itai Birnan.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Even Mimes need a rest... on a Classic Citroen!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Playing up with the crowds in Remuera... Mimes Daniel Fernandez Gonzalez and Itai Biran.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Fashion Show models take a final bow.  Photo by Elizabeth Farley.

Monet painting comes to life as body artist Yolanda paints model Emily Adams into the background.  Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Detail of bodypaint on model Emily Adams' eyelids.  Photo by A Lighted Window. https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Monet's masterpiece is completed by body artist Yolanda, and model Emily Adams.  Photo by Jillian de Beer.

Watching the Monet painting come to life with body artist Yolanda and model Emily Adams.  Photo by A Lighted Window.  https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

French moustaches everywhere in Remuera, on people of all ages!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

More moustaches on festival-goers.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Marionette Puppets danced to the music of French Toast.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Models from Renew Recycled Boutique looked glamorous on the red carpet!  Photo by A Lighted Window.  https://www.facebook.com/alightedwindow/

Fashion Show MC and French Fashionista!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Busy footpaths and French street decorations created by Steve Reid.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Friendly French faces along Remuera Road created by Steve Reid.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Tracey Collins accompanied by many moustaches!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

French berets, striped tees and moustaches were everywhere!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Mime Daniel Fernandez Gonzalez helps out in Remuera Barbers.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Mime Itai Biran on the red carpet with Basler model Sophia Wilkening.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Friendly French faces created by Steve Reid adorned street poles.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Browns models escorted by Mime Daniel Fernandez Gonzalez.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Blue, blanc, rouge balloons and street decorations.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

President of the Citroen Car Club alongside Gendarmes and Fashionista.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Linn Lorkin and French Toast bring the Parisian vibe to Remuera.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Gendarmes kept the programme on time at BNZ Stage!  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Hartleys model, Larissa King, on the red carpet.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Le Cirque de JP avec les Gendarmes et Fashionista!   Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Moustaches and berets on mannequins inside Kimberleys.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Life Pharmacy staff dressed in French theme.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Maison Vauron busy making raclettete.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Marionette Puppet playing an accordion entertained all ages.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Winners of the French Waiters Race each received a bottle of Oh Canada Pure Maple Syrup.  

Crowds gathered in Remuera for Bastille Day.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

Twistin' the Swing playing gypsy jazz on the footpath.  Photo by Vanita Andrews.

To watch a video of some entertainment on Bastille Day click here